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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.95, 2,116.44 and 437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.95, 2,116.44 and 437.12 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.95 : 2,116.44 = 437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.95/2,116.44 = 437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.95x = 2,116.44 × 437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.95x = 925,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,127.67/1,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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